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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.35, 1,149.99 and 479.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.35, 1,149.99 and 479.19 is: 661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.35 : 1,149.99 = 479.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.35/1,149.99 = 479.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.35x = 1,149.99 × 479.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.35x = 551,063.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,063.71/833.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.26

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